I finally got around to this month’s #SimpleStamping challenge from Stampin’ Up! The last couple of weeks have been pretty hectic, but I’m glad I decided to give it a go. I always enjoy the challenge of #SimpleStamping. Even though I don’t tend to use a lot of layers on my cards it still takes me a little bit to figure out these designs. This month the challenge was to make a “just because” card using stamps, ink and paper. AND we could use a punch as well.
To kick off the design I grabbed the new Double Oval punch. Then came the stamp set. I’ve been creating a few cards lately with the Beauty of Friendship stamp set. So I thought I’d give it a try. The colour combination was a natural choice (pun intended, lol). I used Early Espresso and Mossy Meadow for my main colours; cardstock and ink. I also threw in a bit of Old Olive ink.
For the images I stamped a series of trees. And to create a bit of depth I stamped each trunk and initial bunch of leaves a second time before re-inking. Then I stamped all the trees with some Old Olive. Again stamping a second time before re-inking.
I kept it pretty simple with the phrase and just stamped it in Mossy Meadow. Then I used the punch to cut out the phrase and give it a Mossy Meadow border. And here’s where the challenge of #SimpleStamping plays with me… I always want to add just a little something more. Instead I just popped up the phrase with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.
To add something more and make it a little less simple you could add some Linen Thread to the card. Or you could add some of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper. I don’t know if I would add some Rhinestone Basic Jewels or some Wink of Stella. If you did still want to add something more maybe the Clear Epoxy Essentials.
Check out my last #SimpleStamping challenge here. And if you want to give this a try for yourself, stock up in my online store with all the stamps, ink and paper you need.